Loading...A beautiful salad featuring fresh, local citrus, zesty arugula and California Avocado garnished with edible flowers.
Avocado-Citrus Salad with Toasted Sesame
Total Time:
10min
Prep Time:
10min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
460
Calories
44
g
Total Fat
7
g
Dietary Fiber
4
g
Protein
20
g
Total Carbs
Ingredients
Serves: 4| Vinaigrette Ingredients | ||
| 2 | Tbsp. | sugar* |
| 1/4 | cup | pomelo** juice |
| 1/4 | cup | champagne vinegar |
| 2 | sprigs mint, chopped | |
| 1/2 | cup | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | tsp. | fine sea salt |
| Salad Ingredients | ||
| 2 | ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced | |
| 2 | cups | wild arugula, washed and rinsed |
| 1 | large pomelo**, peeled and segmented | |
| 1/4 | cup | toasted sesame seeds |
| As needed | edible flowers |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients for vinaigrette in a blender.
- Toss arugula with half of vinaigrette and place on serving platter.
- Top with avocado and pomelo.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and edible flowers; serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette alongside.
*Substitute beet sugar or other vegan sweetener for a vegan recipe
**Or other locally grown citrus fruit
*** Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 460
Total Fat 44 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Unsaturated Fat 31 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5 mg
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Protein 4 g
Total Carbs 20 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 380 mg
Potassium 560 mg
Total Sugar 8 g
Vitamin A 379 IU; Vitamin C 34 mg; Calcium 120 mg; Iron 2.1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 94 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 60%; Calcium 10%; Iron 10%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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